Early Childhood Education

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This career program is designed to prepare students for entry and advancement in the early childhood education profession. The program meets the TECTA (Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance) model which enhances the quality of early care and education of young children. Graduates of this degree program may be able to transfer to a four year university and complete the baccalaureate degree in early childhood education.

Required General Education Courses

Courses That Fulfill Minimum Degree Requirements

Humanities and/or Fine Arts Credits: (3)
Social Science Credits: (3)

BIOL 1030¨ - Essentials of Biology Credits: (4)
ENGL 1010¨ - English Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 1010¨ - Math for Liberal Arts Credits: (3)
(or higher level)

Total General Education Credits: 16

Required Major Core Courses

ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (2)
ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credits: (3)
ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: (3)
ECED 2020 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development Credits: (3)
ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credits: (3)
ECED 2060 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: (3)
ECED 2070 - Developmental Assessment Credits: (3)
ECED 2080 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: (3)
ECED 2085 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: (3)
ECED 2130 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: (2)
ECED 2140 - Clinical Practicum II Credits: (2)
ECED 2150 - Clinical Practicum III Credits: (2)
HED 120¨ - Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)

Additional 6 hours taken from:

ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care Credits: (3)
ECED 2050 - Psychomotor Development Credits: (3)
ECED 2090 - Creative Development Credits: (3)
ECED 2100 - The Mentoring Teacher Credits: (3)
ECED 2110 - Advanced Learning Environments Credits: (3)
ECED 2120 - Administration of Child Care Centers Credits: (3)

Total Major Core Credits: 44

Total Degree Requirements Credits: 60

Computer Literacy Requirement

See http://www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy/ for Computer Literacy Requirements